Two-storey extensions in Pontefract
From over-garage bedrooms to full wraparounds, we cover every kind of two-storey extension in Pontefract.
Pontefract at a glance
- Postcode districts
- WF8
- Area
- West Yorkshire, England
- Price region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- Nearest towns
- Featherstone (West Yorkshire) (2 miles), Knottingley (2.6 miles), Castleford (3.2 miles), Kippax (5.8 miles)
- Distance to Leeds
- about 12.1 miles
- Approvals
- Two-storey rear: up to 3 m deep and 7 m from the rear boundary under permitted development. Side, wraparound and front: planning permission.
Pontefract sits about 12.1 miles from Leeds. Closer to home, Featherstone (West Yorkshire) is 2.0 miles away and Knottingley 2.6 miles.
Extensions available in Pontefract
Two-storey rear extensions
Our Yorkshire and the Humber guide starts at £51,500 for this type.
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Two-storey side extensions
Pontefract guide price from £79,000, Standard spec.
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Two-storey wraparound extensions
From £111,000 in Pontefract. Free visit to firm it up.
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Part single, part two-storey extensions
Design, approvals and build for Pontefract homes. Guide from £66,000.
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Extensions over a garage
Our Yorkshire and the Humber guide starts at £29,000 for this type.
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First-floor extensions
Our Yorkshire and the Humber guide starts at £23,000 for this type.
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Two-storey extensions for semi-detached houses
Pontefract guide price from £51,500, Standard spec.
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Two-storey extensions for detached houses
Our Yorkshire and the Humber guide starts at £79,000 for this type.
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Kitchen extensions with bedrooms above
Our Yorkshire and the Humber guide starts at £51,500 (before kitchen units) for this type.
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Extra bedroom and en-suite extensions
Pontefract guide price from £51,500 (plus en-suite), Standard spec.
Learn moreWhich type suits your house?
Which type suits your house in Pontefract depends mostly on where you have room. A deep garden points to a rear extension; space beside the house points to a side or over-garage extension; a house that already has a single-storey extension can often take a first floor on top.
Also available in West Yorkshire
- Two-storey front extensions
- Two-storey extensions for end-of-terrace houses
- Two-storey annexe extensions
- Garage conversions with a room above
- Two-storey extension plans and drawings
- Planning permission for two-storey extensions
- Structural engineering for two-storey extensions
- Building regulations for two-storey extensions
- Party wall notices for extensions
- Design and build two-storey extensions
Rules for Pontefract
Pontefract is in England. Two-storey rear: up to 3 m deep and 7 m from the rear boundary under permitted development. Side, wraparound and front: planning permission. Householder planning application: £548 (or £575 for applications made from 8 December 2026). Lawful development certificate: £274 (about £288 for applications from 8 December 2026). Councils should decide householder applications within 8 weeks of validation.
The full England rules explained
Questions about extensions in Pontefract
Do you cover Pontefract?
Yes. We cover Pontefract (WF8) and the surrounding area, including Featherstone (West Yorkshire) and Knottingley. The first site visit is free.
What does a two-storey extension cost in Pontefract?
Using our Yorkshire and the Humber guide, a two-storey rear extension with a 4 m × 3.5 m footprint on two floors (28 m² of new floor space) is about £51,500–£69,500 including VAT. An extension over a garage is about £29,000–£42,000.
Which other places near Pontefract do you cover?
Everywhere around it, including Featherstone (West Yorkshire) (2 miles), Knottingley (2.6 miles) and Castleford (3.2 miles), and the rest of West Yorkshire.